Till now flower kantil known as plant mystical, when in fact this beautiful flower also has a number of health and beauty benefits.
The same Kantil flower can be found all over Indonesia, as it can thrive in lowlands and highlands with tropical climates.
This white flower with a length of about 2 to 4.5 cm has a pungent aroma and is believed to have many benefits.
Reference site Journal of Asian Pacific Tropical MedicineKantil flower has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic and analgesic properties.
This plant is also rich in good contents such as alkaloids, saponins, palmitic acid, oleic acid, carbonyl acid and others.
With a host of good contents, it is not surprising that this plant is often used as an ingredient for herbal ingredients to cure various diseases.
Here are a number of benefits of magnolia blossoms harvested from: Times of health benefits.
1. Treat the flu
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Illustration. The benefits of kantil flowers to treat flu (Photo: iStock / Rifka Hayati)
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Kantil flowers have properties to treat fever or nasal congestion due to flu. The way to use it is to dry the kantil flowers first.
After drying, prepare the kantil flower with warm water as a herbal drink.
2. Treat a bloated and nauseous stomach
 Illustration. The benefits of kantil flowers to cure bloated stomach and nausea (Photo: iStockphoto / artursfoto) |
Kantil flowers also have good properties for treating stomach cramps, bloating and nausea. You can do this by washing 5 white magnolia flowers, 5 grams of tangerines dredged from the peel, 3 grains of cardamom, 15 grams of ginger and 700 cc of water.
Then, boil all the ingredients until boiling and leave about 300cc of water. You can also drink this herbal concoction while it is hot to treat stomach pain problems due to menstruation or menopause.
3. Increase resistance
Kantil flowers are also useful for increasing the body’s stamina. As for how to use it, dry the kantil flower in the shade and mix it with honey.
You can drink this blend every morning to strengthen the body.
4. Refine your view
 Illustration. The benefits of kantil flowers for eye health (Photo: iStock / Rifka Hayati) |
For workers who spend long hours in front of the computer, the eyes tend to water and are tired. To sharpen your vision and maintain eye health, you can consume a floral potion of kantil.
The trick is to boil some kantil flowers, to make it more delicious you can add palm sugar. You can consume this herbal drink every day for clearer vision and healthier eyes.
5. Treat urinary problems
Kantil flowers can also be useful for treating urinary problems, such as urinary irritation or other urinary diseases. You can boil kantil flowers and consume them in the morning and evening.
Regular consumption of kantil flowers can help relieve pain when urinating and improve urine flow.
6. Treats stomach problems
 illustration. The benefits of kantil flowers for treating gastric problems (Photo: iStock / torwai) |
Irritation of the stomach lining or esophagus can also be treated with kantil flowers.
You can use kantil flower extract as a herbal drink to treat various gastric problems.
7. Treats skin diseases
In addition to the health of the body, kantil flowers also have good properties for the beauty of the skin. Kantil flowers can be used to treat skin problems such as leprosy, boils, and other skin ailments.
You can apply problem skin using extracts of flowers or kantil tree. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water until clean.
Thus the benefits of kantil flowers for health. Even though this magnolia flower is said to be effective, you still need to be careful and don’t consume it carelessly. Especially if you have any complaints of illness, you should first consult a doctor.
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